Artist Statement

I came into photography very late in life and have found many pockets of inspiration as I have learned my camera and gotten out exploring.To me the essential qualities in my work that I find inspiring are light, nature, architecture, line, pattern, texture and reflections.In my photography, and especially in my art, I like to trick the eye or give a twist to the normal view of the world.I use photography both as a representation of the “real” world and as a means to draw the viewer deeper into the work.

The photos on this site epitomize for me the joy of discovery behind the lens.Hope you enjoy the journey through my photographer’s eye.

All writing and photographs on this site are the exclusive property of Dayton Karen Knipher and are protected under United States and International Copyright Laws. They may not be reproduced, copied, stored, manipulated projected, used or altered in any way, without written permission from Dayton Karen Knipher.No images are within Public Domain. Use of any image as the basis for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright.

About

Dayton grew up in Denver, CO and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Denver. She began exhibiting her photographic work in 2007, and in 2008, was accepted into the Washington State Artist Trust EDGE Professional Development Program. She has completed residencies with the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma Art Place and Artist Trust and has also been an independent curator for the past 5 years. Her photos and abstract art have won numerous awards and have been exhibited in museums and juried shows throughout the Northwest.